MEETINGS FOR WORSHIP ~ ALL ARE WELCOME
Masking is recommended in indoor spaces
- Sundays: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. FMW's Library or join by Zoom [1]
By phone: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 395 231 896# Password: 738314 - Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. In Person OR join by Zoom [2]
By phone: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 979 505 413# Password: 706188
Childcare (0-3) 10:00 - 12 noon every Sunday in Decatur Place Room
First Day School and Young Friends (high school) 1st & 3rd Sundays: - Sundays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. In-person only.
- Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. In Person OR join by Zoom [3].
By phone: (646) 876-9923, when prompted enter Meeting ID: 202 577 8431. - Monthly Meeting for Business: 2nd Sundays of most months 12:15 p.m. In person or join on Zoom [2].
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Minute in Support of the AFSC-led Apartheid Free Communities In light of our previous minutes supporting peace and justice in Israel/Palestine, and our specific commitment to “actively support an end to Israel’s occupation and support equal protections and rights for all people living under Israeli control and to commit to actions as meetings/churches until this reality is realized,” Friends Meeting of Washington declares ourselves an Apartheid-Free Community and pledges to join others in the interfaith Apartheid-Free Communities network convened by the American Friends Service Committee to end all support to Israel’s US-backed Apartheid regime so we can fulfill our commitment to seek a future of peace, justice, and equality for ALL in Israel/Palestine. |
Seeking a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine [5]
Approved by FMW’s Meeting for Business on July 21, 2024
What is Quaker worship like?
To watch a short video on What to Expect at a Meeting for Worship, click here [6]. A Welcome Brochure listing the many worship, study, and service opportunities is available by clicking here [7].
Where are we located?
2111 Decatur Place NW (Corner of Florida Avenue NW)
Friends Meeting of Washington is located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Click here [8] for driving and transit directions. All are welcome.
INFORMATION FOR NEWCOMERS [9]
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS [10]
To receive an email copy of Weekly Announcements (every Thursday) email: admin@QuakersDC.org [11]
FMW QUAKER SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
General Description [12]. Full Listing of Programs in May 2023 [13]
For more information, email admin@QuakersDC.org [11]. Or you can leave a message on FMW’s office phone (202)-483-3310.
OTHER NEWS
FMW Minute on Ukraine War [14] (September 11, 2022)
FMW & Reproductive Rights:
Minute on Privacy & the State - FMW Meeting for Business, June 2022 [15]
Testimonies:
Martha Solt for FMW Committee on Marriage & Family Relations [16]
Personal testimony of Gene Throwe [17]
"Queries"--leading questions--have long been used as an integral part of Quaker spiritual and social justice practice. Our community has agreed that we will use the queries below in all of our decision processes, to help us become aware of the racism that is built into our culture and our Meeting, and work to heal it.
1. How will we provide opportunities for those most likely to be directly affected by the choices we are contemplating to influence the decision making process?
2. How could the choices we are contemplating affect those who have been harmed by systemic, institutional, interpersonal and/or internal racism?
3. To what degree have privilege, class, stereotypes, assumptions, and our ability to include other perspectives affected this decision making process?
4. How will the choices we are contemplating promote equity, diversity, and inclusiveness? Will they enable us to be more friendly and whole, engaging across racial divisions?
5. How do the choices we are contemplating support the declaration of our Yearly Meeting that we aspire to be an anti-racist faith community?
